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Headwear tells you so much about a person. For example, everyone recognises a pirate’s distinctive hat; you expect Sherlock Holmes to be wearing a deer stalker; a witch always wears a pointy black hat with stars and moons on it! Many hats are easy to make using card or fun foam and can be used to discuss the idea of identity. They provide an opportunity to talk about different jobs and children can use them to act out stories, poems and rhymes. These six different types of hats are sure to inspire creative fun and imaginative role play…

Activities in this article:

1. Party hat
2. Crown
3. Stripy hat
4. Chef’s hat
5. Jester hat
6. Pirate hat